Thyme Will Tell Sour

Thyme Will Tell Sour

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase WhiskeyMethod Muddled

Ingredients

2 ozBourbon whiskey
1 sprigThyme
1/2 ozLemon juice
1/2 ozMaple syrup

Instructions

  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add thyme to a shaker and muddle gently.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker.
  4. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  5. Double strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with a lemon peel twist and a thyme sprig.

Garnish

  • Lemon peel twist
  • Thyme sprig

Flavor profile

SourSpiritForwardSweetCitrusHerbalElegantSophisticated
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